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Variables y and x have a proportional relationship wher y=18 when x=2 what is the value of x when y=36

User LucyTurtle
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

We can set up a proportion.

18:2 = 36: x

If we multiply 18 by 2, and multiply 2 by 2, we can get 18:2 = 36:4, so x is equal to 4

User Jingwei
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

18 + 18 = 36

So you got 36 cuz you times by two so you times the same for x

which is

2 x 2 = 4

User SnoProblem
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